Link View vs ARCW Popover Addon (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, ARCW Popover Addon has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Link View leads in active installations (800 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Link View has accumulated 55K+ total downloads while ARCW Popover Addon has 2.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Link View | ARCW Popover Addon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 55K+ | ◄ | 2.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Age | 14 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.8.0 | 0.1.4 |
Rating
4.7/5Link View
►ARCW Popover Addon5/5
Total Reviews
11Link View
◄ARCW Popover Addon1
Active Installs
800Link View
◄ARCW Popover Addon30
Total Downloads
55K+Link View
◄ARCW Popover Addon2.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ALink View
ARCW Popover AddonN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoLink View
◄ARCW Popover Addon9 years ago
First Released
2012Link View
ARCW Popover Addon2015
Age
14 yearsLink View
ARCW Popover Addon11 years
WP Requires
4.9+Link View
ARCW Popover Addon4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Link View
ARCW Popover Addonfalse+
Business Model
FreeLink View
ARCW Popover AddonFree
Latest Version
0.8.0Link View
ARCW Popover Addon0.1.4
Rating Breakdown
Link View
4.7/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
27%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
ARCW Popover Addon
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Link View or ARCW Popover Addon more popular?
Link View has 800 active installations while ARCW Popover Addon has 30. Link View is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Link View or ARCW Popover Addon?
Link View has a 4.7/5 rating from 11 reviews, while ARCW Popover Addon has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Link View and ARCW Popover Addon free?
Link View is free and ARCW Popover Addon is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Link View or ARCW Popover Addon?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Link View was last updated 5 years ago and ARCW Popover Addon was last updated 9 years ago.
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